‘The Mosquito’ by The Doors debuts at #87 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 30 1972)

(Saturday, Setember 30, 1972) — “The Mosquito” by The Doors, the group’s second and final chart single recorded after the July 3, 1971, death of lead singer Jim Morrison, debuted at #87 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.

It was the band’s 14th of 15 appearances on the chart (1967-1983).